Wehrs

Wehrs Meaning & Origin

About Wehrs
The surname Wehrs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wer," meaning "man" or "person." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was strong, brave, or manly. The addition of the suffix "-s" indicates a patronymic form, suggesting that the surname was originally used to identify the son of a man with these qualities. Over time, the surname Wehrs has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Wehrs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Wehrs: 302
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wehrs based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 R Z
🌐 IPA
/wehrs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARS', 'FRS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wehrs in Braille

Here's how to represent Wehrs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Wehrs in braille

How to sign the name Wehrs using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Wehrs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Wehrs in sign language

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